Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of trap music with "Surf" by Young Thug and Gunna! This infectious track offers a fantastic opportunity to learn English through its catchy hooks and contemporary slang. You'll pick up phrases related to success, luxury, and confidence, all while enjoying the playful and energetic flow that makes Young Thug's music so unique and special. Get ready to 'ride the wave' of language learning with this fun and engaging song.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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surf /sɜːrf/ A1 |
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wave /weɪv/ A1 |
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ride /raɪd/ A1 |
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drip /drɪp/ A2 |
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chop /tʃɒp/ A2 |
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slimy /ˈslaɪmi/ B1 |
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wavy /ˈweɪvi/ B1 |
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tank /tæŋk/ A1 |
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burn /bɜːrn/ A2 |
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shred /ʃrɛd/ B1 |
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drown /draʊn/ A2 |
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grip /ɡrɪp/ B1 |
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cop /kɒp/ B1 |
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foreign /ˈfɒrən/ A2 |
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tribe /traɪb/ A2 |
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overseas /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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You guys wanna go to the beach with a freak-freak, huh?
➔ Present simple in questions
➔ The verb 'wanna' (want to) is in the present simple form used to ask a question.
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These niggas gon' ride the wave (Wave)
➔ Going to future contraction
➔ 'Gon' is a contraction of 'going to,' indicating a future action.
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I'm 'bout to go fill up a safe (Totally)
➔ Going to future with contraction
➔ 'm 'bout to' is a colloquial contraction of 'I am going to,' indicating an immediate future action.
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I had a lock with a latch to see who break in, it just was a test, ah
➔ Past simple with 'had' and subject-verb agreement
➔ 'Had' is used to describe a past action, and 'break' is in the base form following 'to see who.'
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I'm wavy, goddamn
➔ Present simple with adjective
➔ The adjective 'wavy' is used to describe the subject 'I' in the present simple tense.
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I copped a Bentley Mulsanne, the money been healin' the pain (Yeah)
➔ Past simple and present perfect continuous
➔ 'Copped' is past simple, while 'been healin'' is present perfect continuous, showing ongoing action.
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They tryna ride the wave, nine times out of ten, these niggas gon' drown (Drown)
➔ Present continuous contraction and future prediction
➔ 'Tryna' is a contraction of 'trying to,' and 'gon' drown' predicts a future outcome.
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I count it up, see what I made today
➔ Present simple and bare infinitive
➔ 'Count' and 'see' are in the present simple, and 'made' is the bare infinitive after 'what.'
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